Standalone terminal
Zettle by PayPal
Zettle Terminal
Updated 2026-01
Zettle Terminal is a full standalone terminal with strong software and PayPal behind it — a safe choice, but a little pricier per transaction.
4.3
Our score
Score breakdown
- Fees
- 4.1
- Value
- 4.3
- Ease of use
- 4.6
- Features
- 4.5
- Hardware
- 4.5
- Support
- 4.0
Pros
- No monthly fee or contract
- Solid, complete terminal with a good screen
- Strong ecosystem via PayPal
Cons
- Higher transaction fee than the cheapest
- Higher upfront hardware price
Key features
- Standalone terminal with receipt printer accessory
- Built-in SIM and WiFi
- PayPal ecosystem and sales reporting
- Integrates with POS systems
Our verdict
A very strong no-contract alternative. A slightly higher fee costs it marginally on value, but the software is among the best.
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